Heaviness in the ear
Patients can complain of a feeling of heaviness in the ear. It makes them dizzy and they sway when walking or rising from a lying position. It is thought that this feeling of heaviness is a result of pressure build-up in the middle ear.
Itchiness of the ear
Some individuals also complain about the ear being itchy during an ear infection. This itchy feeling in the ear is caused by microorganisms that cause the ear infection.
Ringing in the ear
Ringing in the ear is called tinnitus medically. In some people with ear infections, they experience a ringing sound in the ear.